Malek
Fact sheet
- Name
- Malek
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Malek (مالك) represents an alternative spelling of the Arabic and Persian name Malik. Translated into German, it means both 'the owner' and 'the king'.
What does the name Malek mean?
Malek (مالك) is a variant form of the name Malik in Arabic and Persian script. In German, it is associated with the meanings 'the owner' and 'the king'. The name derives from the Arabic word malik (مَلِك), which means 'the owner', 'the king', 'the ruler', or 'the master'. In the Dinka language, Malek means 'the brown bull'. Additionally, Malek is used as a baptismal name in Polish, where it means 'little'. Other variants include Malick and Melik.
Where does the name Malek come from?
The name Malek is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'the owner' or 'the king'. The etymology is based on the Arabic composition malik (مَلِك), which means 'the owner', 'the king', 'the ruler', or 'the master'. The languages in which this name appears are Arabic and Persian.
How do you pronounce Malek?
The pronunciation of Malek is melodic and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ma-lek' [ˈmaːlɛk], with the first syllable starting with an open A sound that radiates warmth. The second syllable ends with a clear k sound, giving the name a distinctive note. Malek exudes strength and determination – a name with clear contours and quiet strength.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Malek enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 294th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it ranked 268th. Over the past ten years, Malek has been chosen as a first name about 2,000 times, placing it 337th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 370th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lex / Malka / Maluka
Famous people
- Abdel Malek El Hasnaoui (Dutch football player)
- Malek Ait-Alia (French football player)
- Malek Alloula (Algerian writer)
- Malek Awab (Singaporean footballer)
- Malek Barudi (footballer from Germany)
- Malek Bennabi (Algerian philosopher)
- Malek Haddad (writer from Algeria)
- Malek Hassoun (footballer from Lebanon)
- Malek Jandali (Syrian composer)
- Malek Jaziri (Tunisian tennis player)
- Malek Mouath (Saudi Arabian football player)
- Malek Shakuhi (Syrian footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Malek
What is the origin of the name Malek?
Malek is a masculine name of Arabic origin and means 'the owner' or 'the king'.
What does the name Malek mean?
The name Malek derives from the Arabic word 'malik', which means 'the owner', 'the king', 'the ruler', or 'the master'.
How popular is the name Malek?
Malek is gaining popularity worldwide, especially in Arabic and Persian cultures, and is also used in other countries as a modern first name.